Party Down

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Season 2
  • Network: Starz
  • Series Premiere Date: Mar 20, 2009
Season #: 3, 2, 1
Metascore
84

Universal acclaim - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
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Critic Reviews

  1. Slate
    Reviewed by: Troy Patterson
    60
    Party Down, which is funny, would seem even funnier if it were not so heavily indebted to the funniest TV shows of recent years. It's also problematic that the show is so highly inconsistent.
  2. Boston Herald
    Reviewed by: Mark A. Perigard
    50
    Party Down, about a group of aspiring Hollywood types working as caterers, returns for a second season of stale jokes.

Awards & Rankings

11
#11 Best TV Season of 2010
69
#69 Most Discussed TV Season of 2010

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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 67 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 63 out of 67
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 67
  3. Negative: 3 out of 67
  1. KundK
    Aug 28, 2010
    9
    Cosmically depressing and absurd, this "Catering for Godot" drips with despair even as you are crying with laughter. "Party Down" makesCosmically depressing and absurd, this "Catering for Godot" drips with despair even as you are crying with laughter. "Party Down" makes "Office" and "Parks & Recreation" settings look like dream workplaces for the shiny happy people.… Full Review »
  2. drlowdon
    Apr 13, 2023
    8
    With Ron having left to run his own business, Henry now finds himself in charge of the Party Down crew, but things don’t run any moreWith Ron having left to run his own business, Henry now finds himself in charge of the Party Down crew, but things don’t run any more smoothly…

    As with it’s first season the sharp writing, excellent cast, and plethora of great guest stars ensures that Party Down remains consistently funny throughout.    … Full Review »
  3. heromoder
    May 11, 2015
    9
    More brilliance from the Party Down crew. Great guest stars too. Can't really fault this show, except that maybe some of the episodes aren'tMore brilliance from the Party Down crew. Great guest stars too. Can't really fault this show, except that maybe some of the episodes aren't as strong as others, but it's so rare, it hardly rates a mention.… Full Review »
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